Make-Your-Own Fast Food

When it comes to fast food, we all have our preference — be it a hamburger and fries or a slice of pizza. And how did these fast-food favorites become so common? They are all truly yummy and totally easy to make! Check out our greatest-hits list of irresistible dishes. Each page features a different fast-food theme.

This American classic is made with bacon-wrapped ground beef chuck, resulting in the juiciest burger you've ever tasted. Garnish this king of burgers with a leaf of romaine lettuce, thick-sliced sweet onion, and a slice of ripe tomato.

What's a cheeseburger without crisp golden fries alongside? Using a two-stage frying process for these diner-style French fries is quite easy, and the crisp, golden-brown results are well worth the extra effort.

Just a few minutes of marinating and this fiery chicken is ready for the grill. We also breathe new life into store-bought French-fried onion rings by dusting them with chili powder and using them as a garnish for these Mexican-style tacos.

Depending on the type of salsa you use, this crisp, fresh salad will vary in heat. To please everyone, make it mild and put a bottle of your favorite hot sauce on the table. Make it a meal: Baked corn tortilla chips or cheese quesadillas and lime wedges are natural accompaniments.

You'll want to start preparing this fried chicken a day in advance, but the minimal effort required to marinate the chicken will be well worth the result. A buttermilk marinade tenderizes the meat and helps create a crisp, flaky crust while frying.

The best of both worlds, this main-dish salad will satisfy your craving for fried chicken and give you an infusion of fresh vegetables. A tangy, creamy herb dressing brings these two contrasting elements together.

Hero sandwiches at the sub shop are usually served on untoasted rolls, but we prefer to brush the bread with olive oil and run it under the broiler for a minute or two. If you like, put a slice of mozzarella on the top half of each before broiling.

Similar to a traditional grilled cheese sandwich, a panini is filled with combos of meat, cheese, and vegetables. The snack is pressed and grilled, either with a cast-iron weight in a grill pan or with a panini maker, yielding a dense texture and a savory flavor.

Our Garden Tuna Salad Sandwich bursts with fresh flavors, from tart Granny Smith apple to crisp, spicy fennel. To keep the flavor crisp and light, this recipe does not call for a mayonnaise dressing. If you prefer a more traditional flavor, try our Best Tuna Salad.